Associate Buyer

Be part of an iconic story.

TOMMY HILFIGER is one of the world’s most recognized global lifestyle brands, confidently welcoming and inspiring consumers since 1985. Originally established in New York City and infused with the vibrant spirit of Americana, to create the modern uniform of accessible luxury. The TOMMY HILFIGER brands consist of TOMMY HILFIGER and TOMMY JEANS, complemented by a range of licensed product categories that extend the brand lifestyle across generations, geographies, activities and occasions. Tommy Hilfiger’s global marketing approach and communications strategy taps into culture through the world of F.A.M.E.S.: the people, organizations and ideas boldly driving the future of Fashion, Art, Music, Entertainment and Sport. Major global campaigns, sponsorship platforms, and disruptive activations with world-class athletes, musicians and entertainers bring a constant source of energy and inspiration to the brand. Immerse yourself in TOMMY HILFIGER here! (YouTube, Instagram, TikTok)

The Associate Buyer supports the Merchandise Manager in creating and executing business strategies to meet or exceed financial plans. This person’s role will be to collaborate and communicate closely with cross-functional team members to ensure all projects are moving towards the financial and calendar goals. This role will have responsibilities for buying select Categories or Departments.

What You'll Do:

• Partners with Buyer to analyze multi-channel weekly/monthly/seasonal sales to proactively make suggestions on ways to drive current business and impact strategies for future buys
• Actively participates in merchandise selection process in partnership with design and product development teams. Manages placement of orders and works with allocation on proper distribution of inventory
• Takes full ownership of portion of business to prepare and present seasonal buy strategies/assortment to upper management
• Develop relationships and partner with both Retail and E-com European counterparts
• Develop relationships and follow through with Planning, Allocation, Visual/Marketing and Store Team on the day-to-day details of the business
• Visit stores to review presentations, identify problems and listen for customer feedback and opportunities
• Manages weekly and monthly reports in order to support the business and make sound financial decisions in partnership with team
• Sample Management: Takes responsibility for checking in and out all samples to different cross functional partners, as well as maintaining racks.
• Shop competing venues to monitor fashion trends, pricing strategies and presentation techniques. Report industry information to Buying team
• Work is reviewed on completion for adherence to objectives, deadlines and technical soundness. Manager is available for general guidance. Work independently and guided on special projects

What You'll Bring:

• College degree; Merchandising degree, a plus
• 2-4+ years of related experience in Merchandising/Buying/ Retail ideal
• Proficient computer skills (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint); ability to adapt to new systems
• Ability to learn quickly and work in a highly collaborative environment
• Be a positive, flexible, team player
• Work independently as needed and have strong self-initiative, prioritization, multitask and time management skills
• Detail oriented, with excellent follow-through skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• SAP experience, a plus
• Ability to lift or move at least 30 lbs for sample management and participate in possible store visits/ floor sets
• May help to train/ provide mentorship to Interns and/or Assistant Buyer-Merchants as needed
• Able to handle multiple projects with adherence to deadlines
• Highly organized
• Able to work independently as well as on group projects
• Self-motivated and confident with decision making
• Able to communicate well with peers and upper management
• Establish collaborative relationships with planning/distribution and marketing to understand the complete product life cycle and ensure timely delivery and availability of product

This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

Pay Range:$76,300---$103,100PVH currently provides base salary ranges for all positions-on job advertisements-in the United States based on local requirements. These ranges are based on what PVH reasonably believes that it will pay an associate for their base salary for said position at the time of the posting. Individual compensation will ultimately be determined based on a variety of relevant factors including but-not limited to qualifications, geographic location and other relevant skills. PVH is committed to providing a market-competitive total rewards package to eligible associates, which includes diverse and robust health and insurance benefits to meet the varied needs of our associates and an above-market 401(k) contribution to help our associates save for retirement. We also offer career growth opportunities, empowering our associates to design their future at PVH.

Your Wellbeing is Our Priority

At PVH, we offer competitive, cost-effective, and comprehensive benefit packages. We strive to provide options when it comes to your health, finances, and work-life balance. This includes:

• Pay & Insurance: Competitive pay, bonus programs, best in class medical insurance, vision insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, and more.

• 401(k): An above-market 401(k) contribution to help our eligible associates save for retirement.

• Flexible Workplace: Generous company-paid holidays, paid time off, hybrid working arrangements, volunteer opportunities, seasonal hours, and flexible work schedules.

• Wellbeing Support: A variety of wellbeing tools and programs such as, Headspace membership, reimbursement for fitness memberships and/or digital meditation subscriptions, and the opportunity to earn up to $200 a year in rewards for exercising and participating in healthy activities.

• Care.com Services: Access to services for childcare, elder care, adoption preparation, pet care, plus reimbursement for backup care when your regular plans fall through.

• Education Assistance: Receive support for continued education including tuition reimbursement.

• Associate Discount: Shop at our company outlets and e-commerce sites at a discount.

Please note, eligibility depends on employment status, location and length of time employed with PVH and our benefits may be subject to change. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

About PVH:

We are brand builders who focus our passion and creativity to build Calvin Klein and TOMMY HILFIGER into the most desirable lifestyle brands in the world and at the same time position PVH as one of the best-performing brand groups in our sector. Guided by our values and enabled by our scale and global reach, we are driving fashion forward for good, as one team with one vision and one plan. That’s the Power of Us, that’s the Power of PVH+.

One of PVH’s greatest strengths is our people. Our collective desire is to create a workplace environment where every individual is valued, and every voice is heard, and we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse community of associates with a strong sense of belonging. Learn more about Inclusion & Diversity at PVH here.

PVH Corp. or its subsidiary ("PVH") is an equal opportunity employer and considers all applicants for employment on the basis of their individual capabilities and qualifications without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, military status or any other characteristic protected under federal, state or local law. In addition to complying with all applicable laws, PVH is also committed to ensuring that all current and future PVH associates are compensated solely on job-related factors such as skill, ability, educational background, work quality, experience and potential.

To achieve these goals, across the United States and its territories, PVH prohibits any PVH employee, agent or representative from requesting or otherwise considering any job applicant’s current or prior wages, salary or other compensation information in connection with the hiring process. Accordingly, applicants are asked not to disclose this salary history information to PVH.